Clarinet Lessons Fayette County, KY

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

I am a big fan of the Rubank elementary, intermediate, and advance methods. In addition I like incorporate sight reading into lessons due to being a common element in auditions. For high school students the I use Rubank books and supplement that with Rose etudes as they are often use as audition material in KY. One of the first things I do in lessons is to listen to professional clarinet recordings. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Euphonium

I began my teaching experience in 2016, when I began work as a band camp instructor during my student teaching semester in college. Since then, I have served as a high school band director for three years before stepping away to pursue other musical opportunities. Despite leaving my position as a band director, I still remain active as an educator. I continue to work with several different programs in Kentucky and Ohio, where I teach clarinet lessons, marching band and drum corps, and jazz ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Clarinet, Ukulele, Recorder, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The first lesson is both an assessment and an opportunity for my student and I to get to know each other. Based on the student's level, personality, instrument, and interests I have a variety of ideas about beginning methods. Either way, most of my students do focus on scales, exercises, and songs. My philosophy is to teach the student, not JUST the music. Also, I believe in "comprehensive" musicians-ones that can perform, understand, write, and create. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Clarinet, Recorder, Music

I put emphasis in acquiring a desired set of skills must not tarnish one's love for music. Saying that, I expect my students to complete the assignments given and work hard to advance their understanding and abilities as musicians. I endeavor to seek and consider new ideas and strategies to broaden my perspectives and understandings that are beneficial to teaching a student. I also reflect upon my teaching methods from time to time with feedback and insight from others in a manner that leads to improved performance and development of skills to use a variety of methods and exercises in order to become a better instructor. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

While in college I started giving private lessons, which helped me realize my true passion for teaching music to the next generation. I like to emphasize regular practicing on a consistent schedule. It helps develop a solid foundation and a true passion on an instrument. For students in my studio I have found that a combination of classical and modern music helps maintain a student's interest while still learning a skill. Read More